They move south in a desperate effort to escape the permanent winter.
Times, Sunday Times
In the first of a three-part docusoap, one of them breaks the rules in a desperate effort to secure the biggest haul of salmon.
The Sun
A desperate effort to be different never pays off.
Times, Sunday Times
They are calling on property owners for a rent holiday in a desperate effort to survive.
Times,Sunday Times
It seemed a desperate effort to boost his campaign.
Times, Sunday Times